Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups
If you’re craving sushi but want a quick and fun twist, Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are the perfect solution! These delightful bite-sized treats combine tender salmon with creamy Kewpie mayo and a hint of spice, all nestled in crispy nori cups. Ideal for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this versatile recipe allows for easy customization to suit your taste. Plus, they take just 30 minutes to prepare and bake! Whether served as an appetizer or main dish, these flavorful sushi cups are sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon, cubed
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Kewpie mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 ½ cup uncooked sushi rice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp white sugar
- 3 large nori sheets
- furikake, for garnish
- 1 green onion, for garnish
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. Allow to cool.
- Mix rice vinegar and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until sugar dissolves. Stir into cooled rice.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, combine diced salmon with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil.
- Cut nori sheets into squares to fit muffin tins. Lightly grease muffin tins.
- Press sushi rice into each nori square followed by a layer of salmon mixture.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Garnish with furikake and green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sushi cup (50g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg